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Refinery awarded for saving energyBy : Sustainability ..., Jan 9, 2014
Indian Oil's Bongaigaon refinery has received the prestigious National Energy Conservation Award, 2013. It is India's first refinery to win such an award. A spokesperson of the refinery said the award was presented to the R K Ghosh, director (refineries), by President Pranab... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy |
Aurangabad's solar city project takes a back seatBy : Sustainability ..., Jan 8, 2014
The Aurangabad Municipal Corporation (AMC)'s ambitious 'Solar City' project has taken a back seat, after the union ministry of new and renewable energy did not accept the civic body's proposal seeking 50% grant for the project. The ministry has given in-principle approval for... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy , The Aurangabad Municipal Corporation |
Simple, Cheap Way to Increase Solar Cell EfficiencyBy : Sustainability ..., Jan 7, 2014
Researchers from North Carolina State University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have found an easy way to modify the molecular structure of a polymer commonly used in solar cells. Their modification can increase solar cell efficiency by more than 30 percent. ... Read more.. |
Experts slam subsidy, laud solar focusBy : Sustainability ..., Jan 6, 2014
Critics have called CM Arvind Kejriwal's power subsidy "populist" and "economically unsound". But there may be some good in what seems like his government's hurried announcements. Energy experts are excited about what the future may bring given AAP's intention of using solar... Read more.. |
Marathwada Region can light up entire stateBy : Sustainability ..., Jan 6, 2014
The Marathwada region, which is said to be the third best place in the country for highest solar yield due to its favourable weather conditions, can provide power to the entire state, energy experts have said. Gundu Sabde, an expert with around 20 years of experience... Read more.. |
TERI: 100% renewable energy by 2050 in India is possibleBy : Sustainability ..., Jan 6, 2014
TERI said a sustainable, renewable-energy-based economy, where as much as 90 per cent of India’s total primary energy supply is based on renewable sources, could theoretically be achieved. 100% renewable energy by 2050 in India is possible, according to... Read more.. |
Wind mill investments fall in Tamil NaduBy : Sustainability ..., Jan 3, 2014
Tamil Nadu, which has the highest installed wind energy capacity in the country, does not seem to be an attractive destination for new investments in wind mill installations this year (2013-2014). Investments in additional wind mill installations in the State were for... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy |
NMC plans energy efficiency campaign for NagpurBy : Sustainability ..., Jan 2, 2014
After sitting on model solar city project for five years, BJP-ruled Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has realized the project's importance and planned an energy efficiency campaign involving citizens. It will be followed by other activities towards same end. The civic body... Read more.. |
Commission reviews all the eight missions under the NAPCCBy : Sustainability ..., Jan 2, 2014
A committee set up under the principal secretary to the prime minister is trying to streamline all the eight missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC). The eight missions under the NAPCC include the national solar mission, the national mission... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy , Technology |
Looking Ahead: 7 Sustainability Trends for 2014 in IndiaBy : Sustainability ..., Jan 2, 2014
As we all bid adieu to a year in which turbulence was the only stable (and ‘sustainable’) phenomenon, we foresee the following 7 key sustainability headlines holding center stage in the year ahead: ... Read more.. |